ERBID Board Director and Food & Drink Specialist, Kelly Widley, gives expert insights into how food and drink is influencing visitors' choice of destination, creating opportunities for accommodation providers.
2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for English Riviera tourism and hospitality, with the ERBID’s marketing and PR activities working to strengthen the destination’s profile.
The English Riviera was buzzing with energy on Thursday 16th October 2025 as over 800 people gathered at the Riviera International Centre for the third annual Riviera Connect Expo.
The English Riviera is once again celebrating horticultural excellence after receiving recognition at the prestigious South West in Bloom Awards 2025, part of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom campaign – the largest horticultural initiative in Europe.
The ERBID3 Consultation Document (2027–2031) has now been produced and sent to all eligible BID levy-payers. This document is the first step in a consultation process to shape the future of the English Riviera BID, ahead of consultation sessions with businesses.